center console

My elbow constantly opens the center console upon entry and I hate it. Anyone come up with a solution? I would love a front opening unit.
Thanks

 

Really? How you doing that? The open/release button is like maybe 1" X 2"......

 

Yeah and you have to push it to open it. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

Maybe a little behavior modification is necessary.

 

Beef up those pointy elbows?

 

I open mine getting in a lot also. Not a big issue though. I'm only 6 ft, 195 so not like I am huge.

 

I'm 6 foot 240 pounds and it never happens to me

 

Shit happens..."Forest Gump"...

 

Nothing like a bunch of smart asses on a help forum..WTF

 

Howdy,
I am 75 years old and weigh 230. I have never had that happen. Maybe your entrance method should be altered. Have a goodun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Have a drink and relax, then maybe buy some elbow pads.

 

I'm 4' 3", 93 lbs. and tend to fall 'into' the console, the cup holder, and other crevices in this fackin' truck.

You guys are lucky!

 

Put your purse on the passenger seat before you get in.

 

That is hilarious holy shit, and I believe you mean murse.

 

^^^oh snap!

 

Dick holes

 

I'm sorry I couldn't resist.

 

I used to have that happen, now I get in from the passenger side, or through the rear sliding window, problem solved jmop

 

235/6ft mine opens when i put the seat belt on about 40% of the time.its going to take a lot more then that to make it an issue for me

 

I literally spilled a little coffee reading this thread...
OP, without creating a locking lid on your own (not sure if there's one aftermarket) I'd say that whatever you are doing when your elbow hits the latch needs to be addressed. Maybe you could create a magnetic latch like a kitchen cabinet has and then render the OEM latch inoperable either by removal of a part or worse, breaking off something. That would require pulling up the lid to open it which hopefully you're not moving your arm upward with enough force to make it pop open that way... Otherwise, I'm a small guy- 5'7" and I've never hit the latch whether getting in, moving around, buckling up, etc. My truck is 9 yrs old. Good luck with the lid and the flaming.